Friday, February 25, 2011
Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Posted by Tahir | Friday, February 25, 2011 | Category:
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| 250 g | honey |
| 125 g | butter |
| 2 medium | eggs |
| 1 packet(s) | gingerbread spice mix |
| 1 packet(s) | lemon peel aroma |
| 375 g | flour |
| 2 tsp | cocoa |
| 1 packet(s) | baking soda |
| 100 g | hazelnuts, ground |
| 100 g | almonds, chopped |
| 50 g | chocolate, chopped |
| 200 g | almonds, chopped |
| 400 g | apricot marmelade |
| 400 g | chocolate icing |
| some | milk |
Method
Place honey and butter in a pot and warm it. Let the honey-butter mixture cool in a bowl.
Add the eggs, the Gingerbread spice mix and the lemon peel aroma and blend with a hand mixer.
Mix flour, baking soda and cocoa and add it to the honey mixture little by little.
Stir in the hazelnut, the chopped almonds and the chopped chocolate. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Spread the dough onto a baking tray, apply the milk and spread the chopped almonds evenly on top. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes with hot air - 150 °C not pre-heated / with top heat - 170°C pre-heated. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Press the marmelade through a sieve. Immediately after baking brush the cake with the marmelade. After cooling you can apply the chocolate icing.Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Add the eggs, the Gingerbread spice mix and the lemon peel aroma and blend with a hand mixer.
Mix flour, baking soda and cocoa and add it to the honey mixture little by little.
Stir in the hazelnut, the chopped almonds and the chopped chocolate. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Spread the dough onto a baking tray, apply the milk and spread the chopped almonds evenly on top. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20 minutes with hot air - 150 °C not pre-heated / with top heat - 170°C pre-heated. Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
Press the marmelade through a sieve. Immediately after baking brush the cake with the marmelade. After cooling you can apply the chocolate icing.Chocolate Honey Cake Without raisins
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ngredients per portions
| 150 g | flour |
| 200 g | brown sugar |
| 50 g | cocoa powder |
| 1 tsp | baking soda |
| ½ tsp | salt |
| 240 ml | water |
| 80 ml | vegetable oil |
| 1 tsp | vinegar |
| ½ tsp | vanilla |
| powdered sugar, for dusting |
Chocolate Snack Cake
Without eggsMethod
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in bowl using a fork.
Stir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Mix well and then pour into an ungreased square pan.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.
Mix flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in bowl using a fork.
Chocolate Snack Cake
Without eggsStir in water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Mix well and then pour into an ungreased square pan.
Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.
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MEN's HEALTH
THE DAILY DOSE
| Abs of Steel Researchers from Australia and New Zealand are on the ball. In a recent study, they measured abdominal activation while people performed seven different stability-ball exercises. One clear victor emerged: the stability-ball roll-out. To do it, kneel on the floor with the ball in front of you and your forearms and fists pressed against it. Slowly roll the ball forwards, straightening your arms and extending your body as far as you can without arching your back or letting your hips sag. Then return to the starting position.MEN's HEALTHWant washboard abs? (about 12 hours ago) MEN's HEALTH Have a look through our content on stability-ball exercises. We've got workouts for your core, how to get bigger and even specific stability-ball training for trail runners.MEN's HEALTH MEN's HEALTH Juicing Tips |  |
4 New Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Beauty Tips & Secrets 1
Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
- Match your cheek, lip, and nails with
either a warm, cool, or neutral color (sheer
colors, true reds). For dazzling effects, apply a pink undertone with cool colors and a yellow undertone with warm colors. Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Beauty Tips & Secrets 2- Choose one feature (eyes, lips, cheekbones) on your face and make it stand out! One of the easiest and most effective makeovers is to brighten the eyes. To achieve this effect, just add a highlighting color to the brow bone like crystalline (shimmering white). Next, add the finishing touches. Use brown mascara on the lashes and black on the ends.Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Beauty Tips & Secrets 3
- Keep your skin in great condition at all times! Use skin care products made specifically for your skin type.
Skin types:
Dry skin - dry or flaky all of the time.
Normal skin - stays dry most of the time. Sometimes oily around the nose and chin area.
Oily skin - Have difficulty keeping cosmetics on. Skin is oily around the face most of the time.
Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Beauty Tips & Secrets 4
- Make your skin look soft, moist and clear just in time for summer! Use a buffing cream after you cleanse. Pay careful attention especially to the rough spots (elbows, knees, and heels). Follow up with a moisturizer made for your skin type and use one that exfoliates like Visible Action Skin Revealing Lotion.Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Beauty tips & Secrets for Summer
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Julia Hurley Thanks Hooters for Shaping Her
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February 9, 2011
Rep. Julia Hurley Thanks Hooters for Shaping Her
Self-employed Tennessee Representative Julia Hurley (District 32, Roane and part of Loudon Counties) tells Hooters Magazine how the chain helped her through some difficult times - like when her first business failed.
"If I could make it at Hooters, I could make it anywhere."
Maybe the Tenn General Assembly video page will improve now.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded summer squash
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
1. Color selection is the first step in avoiding obvious foundation lines. It is best to buy foundation at a store where you can try the colors because it can be very difficult to judge shades based on the package alone. Bring someone with you who you trust to give you an honest opinion about whether or not a shade is right for you. Also, be sure to step outside of the store to see how the color looks on your skin in the sunlight. Foundation that looks great in the store could look clown-like in natural light.
mac select spf 15 foundation nc20
Creative Commons License photo credit: Idhren
2. Begin with well-hydrated skin for even coverage. Moisturize your face and let it sink in for about five minutes.
3. Pour a very small amount of foundation onto your fingertips and dot onto your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.
4. Using a damp cosmetic sponge, blend each dot outward until all areas of the face are covered. You can apply a little more if needed. After you are satisfied with the results, take your sponge or brush and blend the line where the foundation ends one more time around the perimeter of your face to ensure that no visible lines remain.
5. Dust with loose powder to help set the foundation in place.
6. Check your face in natural light to make sure everything is blended nicely.
Foundation doesn’t have to be scary to apply or look bad. If you’re not confident in your technique, practice before applying the rest of your makeup so that you can wash it off and start over if you aren’t happy with the results.
Wedding day is the most memorable and cherished day of one’s life. It is essential to get makeup perfectly flawless by a renowned beautician. Here are some useful tips related to it.
Get Facials
Never get facial a day before the wedding or at that day. Likewise pluck or wax eyebrows at least two days before the occasion
Don’t use alpha hydroxy or retin A cream a day before the wedding.
Cleanse
Before putting makeup the skin must be prepared by deeply cleansing and then moisturizing it 15 to 20 minutes before applying base.
Use concealar in very small amount, it can highlight the part of face it is heavily applied.
The shade of the foundation and concealer should be similar.
Base
Apply foundation according to the tone of the skin. Don’t skip the neck, arms and feet. For oily skin use water based formula and dab gently with a loose powder to absorb extra oil and enhance its staying power. Use pigmented cream foundation then apply powder base over it.
Blusher
Powder based blush is the most suitable of all. Ask the bride to smile then cover the area that naturally blushes. Keep it light otherwise it will look too artificial.
Light contouring of nose and face line is necessary. It should be done with the shades of browns not pinks.
Lipstick
Avoid using gloss. Use lipstick that lasts and is perfectly matched with the shades of the dress. For neutral colored outfit pink or red is appropriate. Dab talcum powder over the lipstick then apply another layer of it to make it more resistant. It is wise to apply with a brush and merge the outline with it. Blend two shades to have the required color tone. Use balm, lacquer or a primer on lips before applying lip color.
Lipliner should be similar in color with the lipstick or it will look a bit awkward.
Follow the natural lip outline. Do not apply beyond that it looks so ugly and untidy.
Eye-Makeup
This is the most important area. Use light base over eye lids. Matching eye shadows with the dress color or motif look stunningly attractive. For brides it is heavy with two or more shades.
Apply eye liner black or colored as the requirement.
Use extended lash mascara. Let it dry then apply another coating to enhance the lashes. Mascara gel that is transparent can be a good alternate to black mascara if there is a strong chance of that leaving spots over the eye lids or below the eyes.
I hope these handy tips will certainly help a great deal in having a perfect makeup experience. Moreover, seek assistance from a makeup expert and do some internet surfing to get extra information.
Have a great time!
| A Quick Hand Treatment Hands are the most visible parts of you, but they also take a lot of abuse. You use them in everyday activity, and yet, they are the ultimate accessory. You must give them the same attention you give your face. # Soften your hands even while you do the dishes. Add a little almond oil (about a teaspoon) to dishwater. The water will soften rough skin while the oil seals the moisture. # Slough off dead skin cells with a solution made of sea salt lemon. Brush it into hands with an old toothbrush. Do this twice a week to soften hands and remove discoloration. # Wash hands thoroughly with warm water, then, using a coarse washcloth, rub briskly. While skin is slightly damp, apply a mixture of one teaspoon honey and one teaspoon olive oil. Place hands in small plastic bags, then in a pair of cotton gloves for thirty minutes. The heat helps the treatment penetrate. # Warm a cup of milk in the microwave for thirty seconds (or until warm, but comfortable to the touch). Soak your hands for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Not only is milk loaded with lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxyl acid that gently exfoliates dead skin, but its high calcium content will strengthen fragile nails. | ||
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| 1) To remove the dark marks caused by a bad sun tan, add 5 table spoons of rose water to one table spoon of lime juice and apply to face or affected area at night. Wash off with water the next morning to find clear beautiful skin. 2) Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time. If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth. Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favorite scented oils like lavender or rosemary. For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion. 3) For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off. Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel. |
Sunless Tanning - Lotion, spray, booth, saloon - Best Sunless tanning tips
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Although sun and tanning is not very popular in India owing to its generally hot conditions. Yet in the winters and early in autumn and springs this does give many physical advantages. There is no doubt that if the heat he tolerable. a tan makes a feel and look good. While dermatologists warn of the dangers of sunbathing, there is also a bright side to the sun. the sun's rays enhance our feeling of well-being, as we feel relaxed and revitalized. They help our bodies to synthesize vitamin D which improves the absorption of minerals.
There is also evidence that a full spectrum of light, we receive from the sun, reaches the brain via the eyes, stimulating the production of hormones, making up feel more energetic and help us improving our mood.
Best skin tan and sunless tanning
Today's sunless tanning products produce much more realistic results. Tanning pills, sunless-tanning or self-tanning lotions and sprays, and cosmetic bronzers are available to impart a subtle bronze glow or a deep, dark tan. Bronzers yield immediate results, although some sunless tanning products require 45 minutes to an hour before taking effect.
Lip Care
You can mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice with two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm.
Apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black color of lips
Massage your lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.
Cleansing
Women who wear makeup - see Uma Thurman - should carry out a routine of cleansing, toning and moistening turn back the clock each evening, as well as washing the face in the morning. 5 Minute Makeover Cleansing will remove old make-up and the grime and grease that have been accumulated during the day.
Remove mascara Lashes Unlimited with a cotton bud dipped in eye-dipped in eye-cleansing lotion. To make the job easier keep your hair off your face.
Remove the eye shadow - Artistic Pallets - by gently wiping it off with a pad of clean cotton wool moistened with eye-cleansing lotion.
Pour a little face cleansing cream into the palm of one hand and dab it generously over the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks --- using two fingers of the other hand.
Massage the cream into the skin, starting under the throat, using a gentle upward motion.
Continue massaging the cream up to the forehead, using the fingertips.
Gently massage the cream from the eyes to the nose.
Massage cream back over the chin, which is particularly prone to blackheads. Use the index finger.
Remove the cream from the face with tissue pads in each hand. Start under the chin and work over the cheeks and on to the forehead.
| Skin care is an art in itself and this art can be learned by anyone. All you need is a proper guidance and proper understanding of the basic skin care tips. We have tried to throw some light on the finer points of basic skin care. There are no magic potions that can make your spots and pimples disappear overnight. There is no elixir of youth that can turn back the hands of the clock and give you back the firm, unlined skin of your youth. But there is a way by which you can rejuvenate your skin and bring it back to good health. Dermatologists, cosmetologists and beauty therapists all agree on the fact that taking regular care of skin is the only way of avoiding problems and delaying the ageing process. So cleanse, tone, moisturize and nourish your skin everyday. Within a week you will be amazed to see the results. The skin has tremendous powers of self-regeneration when properly cared for and it is never too late to start. Cleansing Whatever the texture or type of your skin, it requires thorough cleansing. If we could have a look at un cleaned skin through a magnifying glass, we would realize the absolute necessity of a proper cleansing routine. Before it is cleansed, the skin surface is covered by a film of dirt, stale sweat, oil deposits, stale make-up and other pollutants. All these are potent skin irritants. They not only upset the normal balance of the skin, but also hamper its natural functions. Cleanse your skin, according to your skin type. Splash your face with water then massage with a gentle facial wash and work it up to a lather for about 30 seconds. Take the opportunity to lightly massage your skin, as this will boost the supply of blood to the surface of your skin - which means a rosier complexion. Rinse away with clear water until every soapy trace has been removed from your skin. Then pat your skin with a soft towel to absorb residual water from the surface of your skin. Toning Toning is necessary for all skin types. It follows immediately after cleansing and helps to refresh the skin. A good way of toning the skin is to keep cotton wool pads soaking in a bowl of skin tonic in the refrigerator. After cleansing the skin, wipe with the skin toning pads and then pad the skin briskly. This stimulates the blood circulation to the surface. Gentle stroking movements can also be followed. Moisturizing The most important part of the skin care routine is moisturizing. Smooth your skin with moisturizing lotions. Dot onto your face, then massage in with your fingertips with light upwards strokes. This will leave a protective film on the skin, allowing make-up to be a easily applied and ensuring there is a balanced moisture content. Nourishing Nourishing is a way of supplying emollients to the skin so that it can hold moisture better and performs its other functions. Use the nourishment cream with Vitamin A, which is of utmost importance to the skin helping to relieve dryness and maintain skin elasticity and the nourishing cream with Vitamin E (anti-oxidant) which helps in minimizing cross linking damage. Tips for skin care Never rub your cheeks against anything nor let them be pressed or pinched. Never try to pluck out your pimples. If you do so they will leave an ugly mark on the skin. Try to be always happy and cheerful. In fact it is medically advisable to laugh daily for about 10 minutes not only for your cheek's up-keep, but even for your normal health. Don't use any artificial coloring material like rouge etc. to make your cheeks acquire rosy hue. The best way to do so is to mix a few fresh rose leaves in raw milk and crush them to a paste form. Then add a little honey to the paste and apply on your cheeks every morning for 5 minutes. Then rinse it off. |
Saturday, February 5, 2011
For women, deciding on a decent and convenient hairstyle has always been an issue. The choices are almost endless. This is when the traditional and classic ‘plait' comes to the rescue. Tying a plait together may take a considerable amount of time, but once tied together can prove to be a big boon. This is because a plait is a no-fuss hairstyle. Once your hair is plaited, you don't really need to worry about your hair turning into a mess in the wind or worry over dealing with a bad hair day. It's all about making the right choice.
Step-By-Step Instructions On Plaiting Hair
Simple Plait
Start off by dividing hair into three equal sections, after combing it out, of course.
Reach out for the section on the left and bring it over the middle section. Then reach out for the section on the right and take it over the middle section, in a crisscross manner.
You should tie both the right and the left section over the middle one. Tie the strands of hair firmly into place.
Repeat this step until you reach the end of the hair. Proceed to finish off the plait with a rubber band tied tightly around the end of the hair.
French Plait
Comb out hair and remove knots and tangles. This is crucial to the ‘success' of a French plait.
Begin from the top and divide the hair into six to seven layers.
You've to be both careful and skilful now. Between your index finger and thumb, grip strands of hair from the top layer of the head. After doing so, divide these strands of hair into three sections. The sections should be almost if not equal in size.
French Plait
Comb out hair and remove knots and tangles. This is crucial to the ‘success' of a French plait.
Begin from the top and divide the hair into six to seven layers.
You've to be both careful and skilful now. Between your index finger and thumb, grip strands of hair from the top layer of the head. After doing so, divide these strands of hair into three sections. The sections should be almost if not equal in size.
Pull the right section over the middle and follow it up by pulling the left over the same. Repeat this step until the top layer is completely plaited.
Now go on to the second layer. This step too requires concentration and skill. Begin working on the strands of hair on the left side of the second layer and pull it over to the left of the side of the first layer. You should be looking at reaching the middle of what will become your French plait.
Move to the right hand side of the second layer and pull the strands of hair over to the right of the first layer. You simply have to repeat what you did in the left side of the second layer in the right side of the same.
Repeat these steps until all the layers of hair have been pulled to the middle. Finish off the plait by tying together the end of the hair with a rubber or elastic band.
Now go on to the second layer. This step too requires concentration and skill. Begin working on the strands of hair on the left side of the second layer and pull it over to the left of the side of the first layer. You should be looking at reaching the middle of what will become your French plait.
Move to the right hand side of the second layer and pull the strands of hair over to the right of the first layer. You simply have to repeat what you did in the left side of the second layer in the right side of the same.
Repeat these steps until all the layers of hair have been pulled to the middle. Finish off the plait by tying together the end of the hair with a rubber or elastic band.
Tip #1: Store lipstick in the fridge. It will last weeks longer. 
Tip #2: Never use a tester on your lips. It's just plain unhygienic. Instead, test lipstick on your fingertips. It's a closer fit to your lips than the back of your hand.
Tip #3: Use liner on your lips as a base. Lipstick will last longer if you fill in your lips with the liner first. If you're using light lipstick, try a nude liner.
Then slick your lipstick on top.
Tip #4: Don't skip the liner. Without the prerequisite liner, your lips will look "smudgier" according to Berg, softer & less defined.
Tip #5: Keep lipstick off your teeth with this trick. This is a trick I learned years ago from my mom. After applying lipstick, take your index finger & pop it in your mouth, then pull it out. The excess lipstick will come off on your finger rather than your teeth.
Tip #6: Lipstick can act as a blush. But never use blush as a lipstick.
Tip #7: Apply liner first. Lipstick tends to feather if you apply liner second. Also, you won't be able to see the natural line of your lips if you apply lipstick first.
Tip #8: The older you are, the 'creamier' your lips should look. Women over 50 should avoid matte or a gloss and stick with a creamy lipstick.
Tip #9: Don't throw out a bad color lipstick. Beauty editors know you can create a great lipcolor by combining lipsticks you don't like. You can also color in lips with a darker liner before applying a lipstick that's too bright.
Tip #10: For 'plump' lips, apply liner just outside your natural lipline. 'Nuff said.
Tip #11: Keep lip gloss on longer with liner. Lip gloss is infamous for wearing off fast, but if you fill in lips first with the liner, the gloss has something to stick to.
Tip #12: Heal -- don't throw out -- a broken lipstick. If your lipstick breaks off, simply take off the broken portion with a tissue, then slowly wave a lit match under the broken piece of lipstick. When it's melted a bit, put it back on the base, swivel it down and put it in the fridge -- uncovered -- for 5 minutes.
Tip #13: Avoid orange or brown shades. They tend to make teeth appear yellow.
Tip #14: Save the last bits. Down to the last bit of you favorite lipstick? There's plenty more at the bottom of your tube. Scrape out the last bits with a cotton swap or orange stick & mix it with Vaseline or lip gloss in a lipstick palette.
Tip #15: Keep lipstick off glass. Discreetly lick the lip of the glass before touching your lips to it. It works!
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Ingredients
½ Kg. chicken
3-4 tomatoes –chopped ( optional)
1 onion chopped
3-4 whole green chilies
¼ tsp crushed black pepper (Kali Mirch)
½ tsp. salt (according to taste)
3 tbs. oil
1 tsp garlic (Lehsan) paste
½ tsp. ginger (Adrak) paste
Instructions
Remove skin of tomatoes.In a pot add chicken, Garlic (Lehsan), Ginger (Adrak) and salt. Cover and cook on low heat till the water from the chicken have dried and chicken is half cooked.
Add oil, tomato, green chili and onion. Cover and continue cooking. When the water dries and chicken is tender add the Black peppercorn (Kali Mirch), stir and remove from heat.
Serve with boiled rice.
Serving: 2 persons
Following our some tips for treating whiteheads:
- Remember whiteheads should be extracted by an experienced person in Pakistan.
- To avoid whiteheads from forming in the first place, you should use a soft facial cleanser that is oil-free found in Pakistan and wash your face at least two times a day.
- Never squeeze or pick at a whitehead as doing so may spread the irritation and leave an ugly red scar.
- Use a face cream or moisturizer in Pakistan which contains salicylic acid to prevent whiteheads.
- Always look for antiseptic skin care and cosmetic products in Pakistan.
- Use skin care products with benzyl peroxide, salicylic acid or AHAs so you never get whiteheads.
- It’s necessary to keep your skin clean all the time in order to prevent the formation of whiteheads.
- Drink ample of water to keep your skin and body hydrated and to get rid of the toxins from your skin.
- Always apply a toner after cleansing your face in the morning and in the evening to seal the pores to prevent whiteheads.
- Remember there is a variation between a blackhead and a whitehead, blackheads are partly blocked pores and the fully blocked pores are called whiteheads. Never try to remove whiteheads at home – this may lead to grave skin infections and lasting scarring.
Researchers in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences have found that people who go for massage experience measureable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response
Although there have been previous, smaller studies about the health benefits of massage, the recent study is widely believed to be the first systematic study of a larger group of healthy adults.
"Massage is popular in America, with almost 9 percent of adults receiving at least one massage within the past year. People often seek out massage as part of a healthy lifestyle but there hasn't been much physiological proof of the body's heightened immune response following massage until now," said Dr. Mark Rapaport, chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences.
In the study, 29 subjects received 45 minutes of Swedish massage and 24 received 45 minutes of light touch massage.
Each participant underwent informed consent, a physical and mental evaluation and was deemed to be physically healthy and free of any mental disorder.
Massage therapists were trained in how to deliver both Swedish and light touch using specific and identical protocols.
Prior to the massage, study participants were fitted with intravenous catheters in order to take blood samples during the study session. Then participants were asked to rest quietly for 30 minutes.
Following the rest period, blood samples were collected from each person five minutes and one minute before the massage began.
At the end of the 45-minute massage session, blood samples were collected at one, five, 10, 15, 30, and 60 minutes after the massage.
1. Is there any real solution for weight loss or all companies behind my wallet? I have tried many products for weight loss, but none, none has given me any results. Can someone help me with a solution on this please?
Arnold
The best and safest way to lose weight is by exercising regularly and eating healthy, low-fat meals. Exercise helps burn more calories – decreasing the body fat percentage. Weight loss occurs when there is a reduction in caloric intake and increase in caloric expenditure. So, if you want to shape-up, watch what you eat! Cut back on fats and sugar. You don’t need to starve yourself, but eat a well balanced diet has a high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain cereals and sprouts.
Types of exercises:
- walking
- cycling
- swimming
- tai chi/ yoga
A sound weight-loss program should include –
§ Decreased fat consumption
§ Portion control
§ Palatable food choices
§ High fibre
§ Adequate nutrition
§ An active lifestyle
§ Consistent exercise habits
2. My father underwent open heart surgery last year. Can he do weight training now?
Pritha
Yes, he can do weight training. Please make sure he makes sure he does the exercises with correct form and technique and progresses gradually to avoid injury.
3. What is the recommended duration for reps in strength training?
A_pratyush
Based on your current fitness level and medical history, formulate an exercise program that is structured, challenging and progressive. Here are some ways you could vary your strength workout routine in order to recruit different muscle fibers and increase muscle mass:
Exercise selection: You can do supersets for bulk and definition – for example; bench press followed by dumbbell flies for the chest muscles or barbell curls followed by dumbbell curls for biceps. To increase intensity target the same muscles from different angles using a variety of exercises.
A set of 8 to 12 reps with 70 to 85% of maximum resistance is recommended for strength development.
Exercise sequence: While performing a series or circuit of strength exercises, it is advisable to proceed from the larger muscles to the smaller muscle groups.
Exercise sets: You could do multiple-set strength training or single-set strength training.
Exercise progression: The key to strength development is progressive resistance. As muscles adapt to a given resistance, increase resistance to stimulate further strength gains.
Give your muscles adequate rest: The one important aspect of high-volume or high-intensity training is – REST. The body needs adequate rest to avoid the possibility of physical burnout. Especially while weight training, muscles need at least 48 hours of rest in between workouts sessions to recover and recuperate.
4. My 8 yr-old daughter is very puny. Please suggest some exercises and fitness plan
Kamala
The goal of this workout is to strengthen and stretch your body. You develop muscles that increase the body’s metabolic rate, the bones become strong and you look and feel better.
Warm-up
Start with a 5-minute warm-up by walking briskly.
Frequency
Thrice a week, on alternate days.
Sets
2 x 16 reps
Equipment
· 2 water bottles or dumbbells (weights)
· A chair
· A carpet / mat
· A bath towel
Exercise description
Squats
Hold weights in your hands, keeping feet shoulder-width wide go into a squat position by bending the knees; make sure your knees don’t go beyond the toes. Return to starting position.
Bent-over rows
Sit on a chair and lean slightly forward from your hips. Hold weights in each hand. Keeping elbows slightly bent, slowly, lift your hands squeezing your shoulder-blades and then lower.
Shoulder press
Sit on a chair and hold weights in each hand. Lift your hands up to shoulder level and extend your arms overhead. Bring your arms back to shoulder level.
Obliques
Lie on your back with your knees bent, support your neck by placing your palms behind your head. Keeping your chin off the chest, slowly lift up twisting to the right side, then to the left side and then lower.
Hamstring and calf stretch
Lie on a mat or carpet. Extend the right leg up and place a bath towel around your right foot. Hold the ends of the towel and straighten your leg. Hold for 15-20 seconds and then switch legs.
5. Hi. I am 23 years old, weight 75 kgs and height 5 feet 5. I don’t feel overweight but get breathless easily. What should I do?
Dyanesh
Judging from your height and weight you do need to lose weight of around 10 kgs.
This can be achieved by following a moderately restricted healthy balanced diet along with regular exercise. I suggest you do cardiovascular or aerobic activity, for 30 minutes to 1 hour daily to increase stamina and burn calories; examples are walking, jogging, swimming or cycling.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Choosing the Best Eyeglass Frames
Support and style, when it comes to eyeglasses, are not mutually exclusive issues. Here are some handy guidelines you can use when choosing your eyeglass frames.
Support and style, when it comes to eyeglasses, are not mutually exclusive issues. Here are some handy guidelines you can use when choosing your eyeglass frames.
Covering Facial Blemishes with Makeup
Facial blemishes happen to the best of us and it's one of the banes of beauty. Despite your unfortunate blemish, you still want to maintain your attractiveness and not allow a mark here and there to ruin your look. How do you cover it up? Can you use makeup and should you use makeup?
Facial blemishes happen to the best of us and it's one of the banes of beauty. Despite your unfortunate blemish, you still want to maintain your attractiveness and not allow a mark here and there to ruin your look. How do you cover it up? Can you use makeup and should you use makeup?
Dealing with Oily Skin
Does your skin feel greasy to the touch and are you having problems getting just the right look with your facial makeup? It could be that you have oily skin, but don't fear—there are things you can do to deal with this condition.
Does your skin feel greasy to the touch and are you having problems getting just the right look with your facial makeup? It could be that you have oily skin, but don't fear—there are things you can do to deal with this condition.
Face Moisturizer
Face moisturizer is a crucial component of any skin care regimen. Learn more about moisturizer, what to use, and how to use it. Your skin will thank you!
Face moisturizer is a crucial component of any skin care regimen. Learn more about moisturizer, what to use, and how to use it. Your skin will thank you!
Facials for Oily Skin
Using special products to care for oily skin is essential. Using an incorrect product can cause drying which will fool the sebaceous glands to over producing oils.
Using special products to care for oily skin is essential. Using an incorrect product can cause drying which will fool the sebaceous glands to over producing oils.
Getting Rid of Blackheads
Blackheads and skin blemishes are unsightly and frustrating. You can get rid of them if you understand what causes them and how to treat them.
Blackheads and skin blemishes are unsightly and frustrating. You can get rid of them if you understand what causes them and how to treat them.
Getting Rid of Facial Hair
Some women just get facial hair either due to hormones or genetics and it's not exactly attractive. To your advantage however there are ways to rid yourself of your unwanted hair, ranging from everyday routines to professional treatment.
Some women just get facial hair either due to hormones or genetics and it's not exactly attractive. To your advantage however there are ways to rid yourself of your unwanted hair, ranging from everyday routines to professional treatment.
Hiding a Big Forehead
No need to be embarrassed by your large forehead. Everyone has some type of bodily flaws. Big foreheads are easy to camouflage. Find out some great tricks in camouflaging your large forehead.
No need to be embarrassed by your large forehead. Everyone has some type of bodily flaws. Big foreheads are easy to camouflage. Find out some great tricks in camouflaging your large forehead.
How to Stop Blushing
You've been embarrassed before, and you've blushed before. If blushing in itself is embarrassing for you, or if you just feel uncomfortable blushing, especially in front of people, learn how to better control it.
You've been embarrassed before, and you've blushed before. If blushing in itself is embarrassing for you, or if you just feel uncomfortable blushing, especially in front of people, learn how to better control it.
Looking Less Tired
There may be a period of a few years or even a couple of decades in your life where you're going to be perpetually tired. It's a pity, but true. Even though you may be tired, you don't have to look like it!
There may be a period of a few years or even a couple of decades in your life where you're going to be perpetually tired. It's a pity, but true. Even though you may be tired, you don't have to look like it!
Looking Younger
As you age, you may want to retain some of your youthful look and sometimes it's hard to know how to do that. Follow these few simple guidelines and achieve a younger, yet still appropriate look!
As you age, you may want to retain some of your youthful look and sometimes it's hard to know how to do that. Follow these few simple guidelines and achieve a younger, yet still appropriate look!
Makeup Tips for Evenings
Evening is the time for you to let loose and let your cosmetic personality shine. Learn how to create that perfect evening makeup and make a makeup statement wherever you go at night!
Evening is the time for you to let loose and let your cosmetic personality shine. Learn how to create that perfect evening makeup and make a makeup statement wherever you go at night!
Makeup Tips for the Prom
Prom is one of the highlights of high school and you want to look perfect. You may have the dress, the shoes, and the hair down, but if you really want to make a bang, your makeup needs to be flawless and here's how to do it!
Prom is one of the highlights of high school and you want to look perfect. You may have the dress, the shoes, and the hair down, but if you really want to make a bang, your makeup needs to be flawless and here's how to do it!
Makeup Tips for the Workplace
Sometimes working out what's appropriate and what's not at the office is murky to figure out. When in doubt always go for more subtle, but that doesn't mean your makeup still can't enhance your features and help you on your way to success.
Sometimes working out what's appropriate and what's not at the office is murky to figure out. When in doubt always go for more subtle, but that doesn't mean your makeup still can't enhance your features and help you on your way to success.
Removing Makeup
While it may sometimes seem an unnecessary beauty step, removing makeup is crucial in maintaining a healthy complexion and great looking skin. The repercussions of neglecting this essential task are breakouts, faster aging skin, and ultimately an unattractive, grimy look.
While it may sometimes seem an unnecessary beauty step, removing makeup is crucial in maintaining a healthy complexion and great looking skin. The repercussions of neglecting this essential task are breakouts, faster aging skin, and ultimately an unattractive, grimy look.
Removing Nose Hair
Nose hair is never attractive, and if you have it, I'm sure you want to get rid of it. Here are a few tips for you on removing your unsightly nose hair.
Nose hair is never attractive, and if you have it, I'm sure you want to get rid of it. Here are a few tips for you on removing your unsightly nose hair.
Selecting a Soothing Facial
Facials are a great and relaxing way to clear your skin and keep you looking younger. With a remarkable combination of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing, there are countless different types of facials that will help you achieve the soothing experience you crave.
Facials are a great and relaxing way to clear your skin and keep you looking younger. With a remarkable combination of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing, there are countless different types of facials that will help you achieve the soothing experience you crave.
Sunscreen or Moisturizer?
The question always seems to arise: Should you put moisturizer on first then sunscreen or is it sunscreen then moisturizer? It may be surprising to find out that if using the right sunscreen for your type of skin you may not even need to put moisturizer on during the day.
The question always seems to arise: Should you put moisturizer on first then sunscreen or is it sunscreen then moisturizer? It may be surprising to find out that if using the right sunscreen for your type of skin you may not even need to put moisturizer on during the day.
Unclogging Facial Pores
Clogged pores are a result of over active glands producing oil combined with make up and interaction with the environment. Unclogging them can be easy and relaxing.
Clogged pores are a result of over active glands producing oil combined with make up and interaction with the environment. Unclogging them can be easy and relaxing.
Understanding Acid Peels
The term "acid peel" may seem intimidating, but once you understand exactly what chemical peels are, you'll be better able to determine whether acid peels are right for you. Here are some basic outlines and guidelines to help you better understand acid and chemical peels.
The term "acid peel" may seem intimidating, but once you understand exactly what chemical peels are, you'll be better able to determine whether acid peels are right for you. Here are some basic outlines and guidelines to help you better understand acid and chemical peels.
Using Sparkly Makeup
Sparkly makeup can sometimes be a bad decision, however there are ways you can make sparkly makeup classy. Follow these few simple tricks and you can be shimmering and sophisticated!
Sparkly makeup can sometimes be a bad decision, however there are ways you can make sparkly makeup classy. Follow these few simple tricks and you can be shimmering and sophisticated!
What are Chemical Peels?
Chemical peels use acids to retexture the facial skin. Desired results include removal of small scars or fine lines around the mouth, discolorations of age spots, freckles, sun damaged skin and keratoses.
Chemical peels use acids to retexture the facial skin. Desired results include removal of small scars or fine lines around the mouth, discolorations of age spots, freckles, sun damaged skin and keratoses.
What is a Facial?
A facial may seem like a scary and mysterious idea to you at first, but it can be quite relaxing and a wonderful experience when you know what's going to be happening.
A facial may seem like a scary and mysterious idea to you at first, but it can be quite relaxing and a wonderful experience when you know what's going to be happening.
What is a Non-Surgical Facelift?
Do you want to get a facelift, but you're worried about cosmetic surgery? Non-Surgical facelifts are a new option for getting rid of your wrinkles.
Do you want to get a facelift, but you're worried about cosmetic surgery? Non-Surgical facelifts are a new option for getting rid of your wrinkles.
What is My Face Shape?
Much of fashion and hair is associated with your face shape, but the first step is actually finding out what your face shape is. With these few simple steps, you'll know your face shape and be well on your way to wearing your hair and other accessories that best flatter you.
Much of fashion and hair is associated with your face shape, but the first step is actually finding out what your face shape is. With these few simple steps, you'll know your face shape and be well on your way to wearing your hair and other accessories that best flatter you.
The following articles are available for the 'Body' topic. Click the article's title (shown in bold) to see the associated article.
Body Cream
When you go to a beauty store the choices for body creams can be overwhelming. Here's a place where you can start so next time you shop, you'll better know what you're doing.
When you go to a beauty store the choices for body creams can be overwhelming. Here's a place where you can start so next time you shop, you'll better know what you're doing.
Body Piercing Jewelry
Thinking about doing some body piercing? Find out about all the different types of piercings that there are. Learn more about body piercing.
Thinking about doing some body piercing? Find out about all the different types of piercings that there are. Learn more about body piercing.
Body Sculpting Made Easy
Weightlifting isn't just for men and is just as beneficial for women. Referred to as body sculpting, weightlifting for women increases fitness and results in a stronger, trimmer physique.
Weightlifting isn't just for men and is just as beneficial for women. Referred to as body sculpting, weightlifting for women increases fitness and results in a stronger, trimmer physique.
Body Soaps
Do you know what kind of body soap works best with your skin? Take your skin type into consideration when deciding on which soap to use.
Do you know what kind of body soap works best with your skin? Take your skin type into consideration when deciding on which soap to use.
Choosing the Right Look for Your Body Shape
Wondering how to show off your body's best features? Learn what body type you are and dress accordingly to help your clothes look flattering.
Wondering how to show off your body's best features? Learn what body type you are and dress accordingly to help your clothes look flattering.
Creating a Healthy Glow
If you want to know how to create that healthy glow you read about in the celebrity magazines, here's where you can start. Creating that coveted healthy glow isn't difficult!
If you want to know how to create that healthy glow you read about in the celebrity magazines, here's where you can start. Creating that coveted healthy glow isn't difficult!
Effects of Body Piercing
The decision to get any piercing is a big one. Give yourself the chance to consider the risks before you choose to get a piercing.
The decision to get any piercing is a big one. Give yourself the chance to consider the risks before you choose to get a piercing.
Finding a Plastic Surgery Doctor
How do you know if you have found a good plastic surgery doctor or not? There are certain factors to look for and questions to ask that will help ensure a safer surgery.
How do you know if you have found a good plastic surgery doctor or not? There are certain factors to look for and questions to ask that will help ensure a safer surgery.
How to Look Shorter
Some women are tall and some of them don't like it. Unlike being short, where you can be either tall or short depending on how you feel, tall women bare the burden of being tall all the time. There are ways to decrease the appearance of height, but the real secret lies in the attitude.
Some women are tall and some of them don't like it. Unlike being short, where you can be either tall or short depending on how you feel, tall women bare the burden of being tall all the time. There are ways to decrease the appearance of height, but the real secret lies in the attitude.
How to Look Taller
Looker taller is always kind of fun for someone who's not so tall to begin with. Fortunately looking taller is easy to achieve and being able to do so gives you more flexibility in your dress and style.
Looker taller is always kind of fun for someone who's not so tall to begin with. Fortunately looking taller is easy to achieve and being able to do so gives you more flexibility in your dress and style.
How to Look Taller - Video
Looking taller is always kind of fun for someone who's not so tall to begin with. Fortunately, looking taller is easy to achieve and gives you more flexibility in your dress and style.
Looking taller is always kind of fun for someone who's not so tall to begin with. Fortunately, looking taller is easy to achieve and gives you more flexibility in your dress and style.
Understanding a Spring Person
There is a reason other than your waistline why some clothes look great and some don't. It's all about the combination of your skin tone, hair color, and eye color that go in to create your "season." For springs, it's bright colors that look great with a fair face!
There is a reason other than your waistline why some clothes look great and some don't. It's all about the combination of your skin tone, hair color, and eye color that go in to create your "season." For springs, it's bright colors that look great with a fair face!
Understanding a Summer Person
Summer colors are less intense, like the season itself can be. Use your summer palette to enhance your features and make you look stunning all year round.
Summer colors are less intense, like the season itself can be. Use your summer palette to enhance your features and make you look stunning all year round.
Understanding a Winter Person
While the actual season of winter may not be a general favorite, those with the winter color palette remind us what winter beauty is. With striking contrasts and deep jewel tones, winters can brighten up any cold and dreary day!
While the actual season of winter may not be a general favorite, those with the winter color palette remind us what winter beauty is. With striking contrasts and deep jewel tones, winters can brighten up any cold and dreary day!
Understanding an Autumn Person
With the unique nature of the season autumn comes with it a unique set of deep and vivid colors. If you're an Autumn, your color palette is rich with possibilities and you have the ability to look amazing!
With the unique nature of the season autumn comes with it a unique set of deep and vivid colors. If you're an Autumn, your color palette is rich with possibilities and you have the ability to look amazing!
Understanding Body Shapes
Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and one is not better than another. Once you understand about body shapes then you'll better be able to accept and appreciate your own body!
Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and one is not better than another. Once you understand about body shapes then you'll better be able to accept and appreciate your own body!
Understanding Body Types
Body types can be confusing, but they are actually very straightforward. There are three main types: the Endomorph, the Ectomorph, and the Mesomorph, and there are specific things you can do to keep yours healthy.
Body types can be confusing, but they are actually very straightforward. There are three main types: the Endomorph, the Ectomorph, and the Mesomorph, and there are specific things you can do to keep yours healthy.
Ways to Combat Body Odor
Offensive body odor can be a problem for some people. If you need to reduce your body odor, there are several things you can try: cleaning, covering the smell, and antiperspirants.
Offensive body odor can be a problem for some people. If you need to reduce your body odor, there are several things you can try: cleaning, covering the smell, and antiperspirants.
Ways to Combat Body Odor - Video
Offensive body odor can be a major problem for some people. If you need to reduce your body odor, there are several things you can try.
Offensive body odor can be a major problem for some people. If you need to reduce your body odor, there are several things you can try.
What Is Your Body Mass Index?
Finding Body Mass Index number is a good way to estimate how much you should weigh, but it's not right for everyone.
Finding Body Mass Index number is a good way to estimate how much you should weigh, but it's not right for everyone.
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1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Stick Butter (softened)
1 3/4 Cups Flour
1 Cup Ripe Bananas, mashed (2-3 bananas)
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk*
1 tsp Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix. Sift together flour and soda and add to wet mixture in 3 parts stirring just until mixed. Add bananas and nuts then mix until incorporated. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
* – You can substitute 2 teaspoons of Vinegar in 1/2 cup of Milk for Buttermilk.
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